Graduate Research

The international and interdisciplinary nature of the Transport Studies Unit's science and research is reflected in the range of postgraduate research topics our graduate students undertake:

Current Doctoral (DPhil) Research Students

	Malek Al-Chalabi Energy behaviors and the factors that influence them Supervisors: Prof. David Banister Dr Christian Brand
	Eda Beyazit Fair distribution of socio-economic benefits of transport investments Supervisors: Prof. David Banister Dr Moshe Givoni
	Toru Kubo Technology innovation and policy instruments to advance low-carbon transport in developing Asian economies Supervisor: Prof. David Banister
	Lucy Mahoney Investigating the changes and effects in travel behaviour in response to physical interventions for walking and cycling Supervisors: Dr Christian Brand Dr Tim Jones
	Andre Neves Evaluating change in travel and carbon following implementation of physical infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists: a case study of Cardiff Connect2 Supervisors: Dr Christian Brand Dr Tim Jones
	Liwen Wang Discontinuous innovation and pathways towards green and sustainable transportation future Supervisors: Prof. David Banister Dr David Bonilla
	Zichen Zhang Impact assessment of different utilization scenarios for Pure Electric Vehicles (PEV) on China's transport system and power grid Supervisor: Prof. David Banister

Current MPhil Research Students

Heuishilja Chang The role of urban design professionals in the governance of shrinking city Supervisors: Professor David Banister and Dr Tim Schwanen

Applications

The TSU does not offer an independent graduate programme but senior TSU academics are able to supervise students who are admitted to the D.Phil. programme at the School of Geography and the Environment or other D.Phil. programmes around the University. Prospective graduate students should apply through the School of Geography and the Environment's International Graduate School in the first instance.

Choosing a supervisor

D.Phil. students are required to identify primary and secondary supervisors. If you wish to work with a member of the TSU you should contact them directly to discuss your proposed topic. The following TSU staff are available as primary D.Phil. supervisors:

• Prof. David Banister
• Dr Christian Brand
• Dr Tim Schwanen

In addition, some members of the School of Geography and the Environment's academic staff have transport interests and may co-supervise with TSU staff if they are interested in the project and are not already oversubscribed in terms of supervision.